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FDNY Hero Rescues Child After Ice Rescue Training
14 Feb
Summary
- Firefighter Alex Smith bravely used a safety ladder to aid a child.
- Probationary firefighter Shaun McMahon entered frigid water during the rescue.
- The daring ice rescue occurred in Springfield Park, Queens, on Friday afternoon.
A remarkable ice rescue unfolded in Queens on Friday afternoon when a child fell through the ice at Springfield Park. Firefighter Alex Smith, who was present, reacted swiftly, using a safety ladder to reach the struggling child. Firefighters from Engine 311 Ladder 158, who had coincidentally trained for such a rescue earlier that day, arrived on the scene.
Probationary firefighter Shaun McMahon bravely entered the dangerously cold water, prioritizing the child's safety despite the freezing temperatures. His partner, Firefighter Hanley, assisted by tethering McMahon with a rope, helping to pull both the firefighter and the victim back to safety. The child was treated for hypothermia, and the FDNY used the incident to warn the public about the dangers of walking on thin ice.
